Poland: Poultry Market 2025

Poultry Market Size in Poland

For the fourth year in a row, the Polish poultry market recorded decline in sales value, which decreased by X% to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a slight decrease. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Poultry Production in Poland

In value terms, poultry production fell modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average yield of poultry in Poland was estimated at X kg per head, remaining constant against 2021 figures. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X%. The poultry yield peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In 2022, number of animals slaughtered for poultry production in Poland totaled X heads, with an increase of X% on 2021 figures. Overall, the total number of producing animals indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, number of animals slaughtered for poultry production decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the number of producing animals increased by X%. Over the period under review, this number hit record highs at X heads in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, producing animals failed to regain momentum.

Poultry Exports

Exports from Poland

Poultry exports from Poland rose markedly to X tons in 2022, with an increase of X% on the previous year. In general, exports saw prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, poultry exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a prominent increase. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), the UK (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main destinations of poultry exports from Poland, with a combined X% share of total exports. France, the Czech Republic, Ukraine, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Spain, Slovakia, Ghana, Belgium, Lithuania and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Democratic Republic of the Congo (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for poultry exported from Poland were Germany ($X), the UK ($X) and France ($X), together comprising X% of total exports. The Netherlands, the Czech Republic, Spain, Belgium, Slovakia, Lithuania, Hungary, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ghana and Ukraine lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Democratic Republic of the Congo, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average poultry export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Ukraine ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Lithuania (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Poultry Imports

Imports into Poland

In 2022, approx. X tons of poultry were imported into Poland; with a decrease of X% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, poultry imports fell to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, posted a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Ukraine (X tons) and Hungary (X tons) were the main suppliers of poultry imports to Poland, together comprising X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Ukraine (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest poultry suppliers to Poland were Ukraine ($X), Germany ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

Ukraine, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average poultry import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, poultry import price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Denmark ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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